Date of birth unknown. His first stage name was Sendai Bunroku. He became a disciple of Saigoku Hy˘gor˘ I
and received the name of Saigoku Hy˘suke in 1694. He appeared on stage for the last time in the 1st lunar month of 1723,
in Edo at the Moritaza, where he played the role of Oni˘ Shinzaemon in the new year sogamono drama "Suiry˘ Soga".
His rank in the 1723 Edo hy˘banki[1],
d˘kegata section, was j˘-j˘ (superior - superior) [visual].
He died in Edo the 10th day of the 6th lunar month of 1725[2].